CHARLIE Moone’s departure is Mo Bettamer big chance to shine at Hampton, according to Mark Harper.

The Beavers boss admits he has no funds to replace his leading scorer (pictured), who moved to Boreham Wood last week, and backs Bettamer to step into the void.

The Libyan-born striker, who turns 20 on Easter Monday, has had limited starts since joining the Beavers, but has made an impact from the bench on several occasions.

Harper has been encouraged over the last few games, including Tuesday night’s goalless draw away to leaders Whitehawk, with the way the youngster has gelled with recent arrival Ryan Moss.

He said: “This is definitely a big chance for Mo, an honest boy who has been really patient and worked his backside off when given the chance.

"What is helping him at the moment is playing up alongside Ryan (Moss) who has just been immense and a real presence.

“The two boys are complimenting each other really well so far.”

With games coming thick and fast, the partnership should get plenty of chances to blossom further, starting with Easter fixtures at home to Kingstonian on Saturday and away to basement boys Carshalton on Monday.

Harper says they have points to prove following the reverse fixtures earlier in the campaign.

“We had a man sent off early on at Ks and had to play really well for an hour to get a point, so we are looking forward to them coming," he added.

"And we lost to Carshalton at Christmas in a game which probably should not have been played as the pitch was horrendous.”